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Schools in 95630 — Folsom, California

95630 has 17 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 64.3 — 20.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.5 to 75.7, a 48.1-point spread. 6 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
64.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
48.1
27.5 – 75.7
Avg Exceeded %
39.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
17
With Scope Scores

How 95630 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Vista del Lago High with a Scope Score of 76 and 39.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 39.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 95630 averages 9.7%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 95630 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95630
95630Folsom1764.3
95628Fair Oaks943.5-20.8
95632Galt845.5-18.8
95627Esparto336.7-27.6
95624Elk Grove1252.7-11.6
95623El Dorado453.0-11.3

School archetypes in 95630

4 Strong All-Around3 Growth Engine2 High Ceiling2 Solid Base6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 95630 are classified as Growth Engine (3) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 95630

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Vista del Lago High
Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around
76Sacramento39.9%70.6%7.5%1.2%
2Russell Ranch Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified High Ceiling
73Sacramento50.7%79.3%5.4%0.5%
3Folsom High
Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around
73Sacramento37.9%65.4%8.9%1.9%
4Empire Oaks Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Growth Engine
72Sacramento46.1%76.4%6.5%1.1%
5Theodore Judah Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified High Ceiling
72Sacramento55.4%70.5%9.5%1.7%
6Alder Creek Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
69Sacramento45.3%73.5%1.0%0.4%
7Folsom Middle
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
69Sacramento42.5%71.1%5.2%2.5%
8Oak Chan Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
69Sacramento47.2%73.0%5.6%1.7%
9Mangini Ranch Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around
68Sacramento47.8%76.2%6.1%0.6%
10Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
68Sacramento48.6%75.1%7.9%2.0%
11Folsom Hills Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around
65Sacramento44.0%73.0%6.8%0.1%
12Natoma Station Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Solid Base
64Sacramento39.7%69.1%5.9%0.8%
13Sutter Middle
Folsom-Cordova Unified Growth Engine
63Sacramento35.6%64.3%8.5%2.4%
14Carl H. Sundahl Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Solid Base
61Sacramento41.5%71.9%8.7%0.9%
15Gold Ridge Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Growth Engine
54Sacramento29.4%58.2%6.6%0.8%
16Blanche Sprentz Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
51Sacramento27.6%52.9%11.3%2.1%
17Folsom Lake High
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
28Sacramento0.0%3.3%53.6%5.1%

Schools in 95630 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95630

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Folsom good?
Folsom's 17 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.3/100, which is 20.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 39.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Folsom?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Folsom is Vista del Lago High with a Scope Score of 76/100 and 39.9% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Folsom schools compare to the state average?
Folsom elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (20.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 39.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 27.5 to 75.7, a 48.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Folsom?
Folsom has 17 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.